Tomas Kalas has admitted a move to Hull City was an option, but he could not turn down a return to Fulham this summer.

When Leonid Slutsky took over at the KCOM Stadium, one of the first names linked to the Tigers was Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas with the Russian openly stating he plans to utilise his links to Stamford Bridge.

All hopes of landing the Czech Republic international were dashed when he returned to Fulham on a season-long loan deal for the second consecutive season.

However, speaking after his move Kalas revealed a move to Hull was close, but he preferred to link up once more with Slavia Jokanovich’s side.